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Planning Commission Hearing/September 8, 2022
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RE: Miramont Circle – Preliminary Plat (S-867-O(9)
West end of Miramont Blvd., West of Chenal Valley Drive
Development Comments:
1.Provide the following information as highlighted in the attached PDF, as per Sections 31-87
through 31-93 of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance. WILL COMPLY
2.Submit a filing fee of $850.00 WILL COMPLY
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1/2" IRON PINALL ADJACENT PROPERTY IS R-2PHASE PLAN SHOWNNO STREET GRADE VARIANCE IS PROPOSED
WILL COMPLY
ATTACHED IS A DRAFT BOAWILL COMPLY
WILL COMPLY
Date: July 22, 2022
RESPONSE IN GREEN
From: Fire Marshal Derek Ingram and Captain Tony Rhodes
Comment for the following Locations:
S‐867‐O(9) Miramont Circle – Preliminary Plat West end of Miramont Blvd.,
West of Chenal Valley Drive
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is
located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of
shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol.
1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in
grade except as approved by the fire chief. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,
approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed
by Fire Chief for Approval.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code
Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter
constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus
access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the
imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
One‐ or Two‐Family Residential Developments.
As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One‐ or Two‐Family
dwelling residential developments. Developments of one‐ or two‐family dwellings where the number of
dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access
roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.
Exceptions:
1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus
access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the
Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required.
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased
unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by
the fire code official.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 –
C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501‐377‐1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501‐918‐3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501‐918‐3756
Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
S‐1471‐C Lots 3‐6, Chenal/Kanis Addition – Preliminary Plat 17100 Block of
Chenal Parkway
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is
located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of
shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol.
1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in
grade except as approved by the fire chief. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,
approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed
by Fire Chief for Approval.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code
Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter
constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus
access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the
imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
One‐ or Two‐Family Residential Developments.
As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One‐ or Two‐Family
dwelling residential developments. Developments of one‐ or two‐family dwellings where the number of
dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access
roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.
Exceptions:
1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus
access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the
Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required.
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased
unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by
the fire code official.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 –
C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501‐377‐1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501‐918‐3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501‐918‐3756
Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
WILL COMPLY WITH ALL COMMENMTS
TO: MONTE MOORE, DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: TRACY SPILLMAN, PLANS DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF THE BUFFER AND LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE SEP 08, 2022, PLANNING COMMISION MEETING
DATE: JULY 26, 2022
1. East End of Miramont Blvd S-867-O (9)
1. No Comment
Civil Engineering Review Comments
☐ Board of Adjustment ☒Planning Commission
Agenda Date: 09/08/2022
Z-9714, LU2022-15-02, Z-9713, LU2022-09-01, Z-9719, Z-1907-A, Z-9718, Z-9717, A-342
No comments.
Z File Number Z-S-867-O(9)
Miramont Circle – Preliminary Plat
1. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are
issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after
approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land
survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management
and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering
Private Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov
to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is
based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1
acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project
greater than 1 acre. WILL COMPLY
2. Hauling of fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets require approval
prior to a grading permit being issued by the Department of Planning and
Development. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501-
379-1805 with any questions or for more information. WILL COMPLY
3. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of
Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental
Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about
General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. WILL
COMPLY
4. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operations of
construction related equipment from a construction site shall be repaired by the
responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. WILL
COMPLY
5. Provide as-built plans and data entry template of newly installed or modified public
and private stormwater drainage system prior to issuance of the certificate of
occupancy. The as-built plans should contain information as found on the City of
Little Rock website at https://www.littlerock.gov/city-administration/city-
departments/public-works/applications-details-and-manuals/. Provide the as-built
plans and data entry template to Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering
Private Development by email to csmith@littlerock.gov and cc dwarner@littlerock.gov.
If you have any questions or desire additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at
501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or email Permits@littlerock.gov. WILL
COMPLY
6. Per City Code 31-89 (5) for a preliminary plat, a storm drainage preliminary analysis
is required showing drainage data for all watercourses entering and leaving the plat
boundaries. The storm drainage analysis shall be prepared in sufficient detail to
illustrate the proposed system’s capability of accommodating storm events as
required by the stormwater management and drainage manual. The preliminary plat
shall also show drainage arrows indicating how drainage arrives at the site and
drainage arrows how it leaves the site post development. Indicate where the storm
sewer pipes are located within the development also. Additionally, provide profile
and cross-sectional views of the detention structure outlet/spillway. Delineation of
the drainage areas pre and post construction with respective discharges via rational
method shall also be shown. The preliminary plat shall also contain all information
as outlined in City Code 31-89. WILL COMPLY
7. A drainage study showing all hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for the proposed
storm sewer pipe system, detention ponds and underground structures, and inlets is
required. For final drainage report, sign, date, and seal the report per AR State Board
of Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors rules Article 12, Section B (1)
(a). Provide engineer's certification statement saying this drainage report was
conducted by yourself or directly under your supervision and attesting to the accuracy
of the information within this report. WILL COMPLYWITH CONSTRUCTION
PLAN
8. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to
be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices
(BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation
specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans
shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of
the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities,
buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans
shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. . WILL
COMPLYWITH CONSTRUCTION PLAN
9. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as
outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II
section A-4-I-2 (A-B). . WILL COMPLYWITH CONSTRUCTION PLAN
10. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at
501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 for inspections of any work in the public right-of-
way prior to placement of concrete or asphalt or for on-site clarification of
requirements prior to commencing work. Failure to do so can result in removal of any
improperly placed concrete or asphalt at the expense of the owner or
contractor.WILL COMPLY
11. Private access is proposed for this property. In accordance with Little Rock Code
Section 31-207, private streets must be designed and constructed to the same standard
as public streets per City of Little Rock’s Master Street Plan. For a minor residential
street per master street plan, minimum total width required (including curb & gutter)
is 28 feet. Preliminary plat shows 27 feet total width. Revise total street width to
meet master street plan standards or request a variance from this requirement to
Department staff for review.THIS IS A MINOR RESIDENTIAL STREET AND
COMPLIES WITH THE MASTER STREET PLAN
12. If street lighting is planned to be used, per City Rev. Code 31-403 the Department
requires street lighting plans to be submitted to the Department for review and
approval before filing and recording of the final plat for the subdivision. The street
lighting plans required shall include conduit and pull/junction box locations, street
luminaire locations and mounting heights, wire sizes, current photometric data for
the proposed fixtures, and subdivision street photometrics using the proposed
fixtures that meet AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide standards.WILL
COMPLY
13. Per City Code 31-206 (f), “Property line corners at street intersections shall be
rounded with a radius of at least twenty (20) feet.” WILL COMPLY
14. Provide typical section(s) for proposed private streets to verify compliance with
master street plan. SHOWN ON PLAT